Historical Events tagged with "estes park"
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Accidents & Tragedies
PB4Y-2 Privateer Crash in Estes Park
July 18th, 2002 22 years ago
A Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer aircraft crashed near Estes Park, Colorado, resulting in the fatalities of both crew members aboard. The plane, which had military origins and was repurposed for firefighting duties, encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft struggling against the mountainous terrain before ultimately crashing.
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